In Louis' many years as king of France, one thing remained the same. Louis always wanted power not only for France, but for himself. Even before he was king Louis knew that he wanted to weaken the nobles' power. An he found many ways to succeed in doing so.
Louis raised taxes on peasants, and still lived in luxury. He went into many wars just for the thrill leaving France in massive debt. Louis himself even said "I am the State!"
Louis XIV Was an Absolute Ruler
In Louis' many years as king of France, one thing remained the same. Louis always wanted power not only for France, but for himself. Even before he was king Louis knew that he wanted to weaken the nobles' power. An he found many ways to succeed in doing so.
Louis raised taxes on peasants, and still lived in luxury. He went into many wars just for the thrill leaving France in massive debt. Louis himself even said "I am the State!"